6/14/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
14 June 2022 News
Montello Man Facing OWI Charges
A 58-year-old Montello man is facing a fifth operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and additional charges following a traffic chase in Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties Monday night. A state trooper responded to Interstate 41 at Lost Arrow Road for an erratic driver complaint. The suspect’s vehicle failed to yield. The vehicle came to a stop on I-41 northbound south of Highway 21 after running over a tire deflation device set out by a Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputy. The driver, Michael Welch, failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. He’s being held at the Fond du Lac County Jail pending charges and a court appearance.
Sex Offender Moving To Wautoma
A 48-year-old sex offender will be moving to W7883 State Road 21 and 73 in Wautoma today. Danial Klettke will be on extended supervision and on GPS monitoring for the rest of his life. He was convicted of child enticement and first degree sexual assault of a child in Waushara County in December of 2002. His victims were children under the age of 9 who he had sexual contact with for a period of nearly 2 years. Klettke is being released from the Oakhill Correctional Institution in Oregon, Wisconsin.
Waupun Considering Major Development Agreement
The Waupun Common Council tonight will consider a development agreement with United Cooperative that could bring a $100 million feed and soybean production and grain storage facility to the city. The project would be done in three phases and would be located in the city’s industrial park on the south side of the city. Waupun Mayor Rohn Bishop says it would be located near the Highway 151 and Highway 26 interchanges and will also access Wisconsin Southern Rail. The business would create 50 new jobs with an annual payroll of $3 million. The city will have to create a TIF District to pay for the infrastructure related to the project but Bishop says that will also benefit the city by extending Wilson Drive and Shaler Drive. The cooperative will be purchasing 65 acres of land for the project for $13 million or $20,000 an acre. All three phases will be completed over the next three years.
FDL County Owned Golf Coursing Operating At Major Deficit
Fond du Lac County Executive Sam Kaufman says the county and its residents need to take a hard look at the future of the Rolling Meadows Golf Course. The county-owned 27-hole golf course on the southwest side of the city of Fond du Lac has an operational deficit of $2.6 million. Kaufman says the county can’t continue to operate the course at a deficit. He says it’s a beautiful golf course and an asset to the county but decisions need to be made about how to increase revenue at the course or whether to get out of the business of owning a golf course. Kaufman says at the very least the course needs a new club house. In December of 2020 the city of Mayville sold its city-owned golf course to Leroy Meats.
Anderson Named New Executive Director For Town Square
Kristin Anderson has been named executive director of Town Square Community Center in downtown Green Lake. For eight years, Anderson served as executive director for the Walnut Creek Library Foundation in Walnut Creek, California. Most recently, she has worked as a business administrative associate in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In her new role, Anderson will be responsible for leading Town Square’s initiatives, overseeing all aspects of the organization and being a key member in fundraising. Anderson and her partner, Steve, purchased a home in Green Lake in 2021 because of the sense of community and welcoming people.
Finalist For FDL Fire Chief To Be Interviewed Today
The finalist list for Fond du Lac’s next Fire Chief is down to one candidate. At a meeting last Thursday the City’s Police and Fire Commission narrowed the list down to interim Fire Chief Erick Gerritson. Nine candidates from throughout the U.S. and Canada had applied for the position. The Police and Fire Commission will interview Gerritson today. Fire Chief Peter O’Leary retired in April after 13 years with the city and more than 40 years in the fire service. Gerritson became Interim Fire Chief on April 14th, the day after O’Leary’s retirement became effective.
Lauree’s Trail Unique
Green Lake Greenways members say once complete “Lauree’s Trail” will give the area something unique. Greenways Treasurer Barry Rogers says they got a $150,000 grant to complete the middle section, but they had to take out a $250,000 construction grant that has to be paid off by next May. He says that gives them a lofty fundraising goal for the middle mile. Greenways President Howard Hansen says the trail will also benefit Green Lake and Ripon economically through the visitors that will come to use the trail, shop, eat and stay. Rogers says it is also unique because unlike multi-use trails in big cities there is no congestion plus you get to view the scenery and a variety of wildlife.
State Patrol Open Houses
Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, inspectors, and support staff will host open house hiring events at their Eau Claire and Fond du Lac Posts on Wednesday. Current staff and recruitment coordinators will be available to speak with prospective candidates about sworn and non-sworn opportunities with the State Patrol. Both events are from 3 to 7 pm. The Eau Claire Post is located at 5005 US Highway 53 in Eau Claire and the Fond du Lac Post at 851 South Rolling Meadows Drive in Fond du Lac.
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